Xiaobai asks: Is it suitable to buy a Mac mini M4 to use as a server?

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• Poster Jan 27, 2025
  The main reason is that my job is still unstable, and I don't want to have trouble moving my desktop around.
• Anonymous2201 Jan 27, 2025
  But if you buy a mac mini m4, you also need to buy a monitor, keyboard and mouse, and adapter (USB A-USB C). It feels like it is not as good as buying a macbook air in one step. It is also easy to carry and has a long battery life.
• Anonymous1058 Jan 27, 2025
  Do you already have a laptop? If not, priority laptop
• Anonymous2928 Jan 27, 2025
  It is not suitable for being a server. Although the Mac can install various services, such as Docker, virtual machines, etc., it is of course no problem to be a server, but it is not suitable. Because Linux cannot be flashed at present, the system resources of MacOS are wasted too much, the memory is very expensive and cannot be expanded, and the memory leakage of WindowServer is very serious, so it has to be restarted every once in a while. Buying an x86 as a server at the same price is extremely fragrant, and it can also satisfy the fun of tossing.
• Anonymous2929 Jan 27, 2025
  I think it is feasible to buy a Mac mini M4. The premise is that instead of buying the common large monitor with a base, buy a portable monitor directly. It is also convenient to move it away. This monitor can also be used as a secondary screen when you have a fixed residence in the future. For converters, as long as you start with fruit products, it must be indispensable. Just choose wireless keyboard and mouse. Portability is not a problem here. Of course, don't think about mobile office.
• Anonymous2930 Jan 27, 2025
  I think it's quite appropriate, the power consumption is very low, and the CPU is very strong at the same time. It is recommended to buy as much memory as you can. 24G is safer, and 32G is naturally better. As for storage space, it depends on whether you are a third-party expansion or an external connection. For Docker, you can use OrbStack, which is easier to use than Docker Desktop for Mac and lighter.
• Anonymous237 Jan 27, 2025
  Can the portable screen be used? What's the difference from a notebook screen? And more cumbersome than a laptop screen
• Anonymous2349 Jan 27, 2025
  I bought the 32G + 256 one, which is less than 6k after national subsidy
• Anonymous2929 Jan 27, 2025
  The portable monitor 300 can be done in the seafood market, and the converter 20 cannot be more. The keyboard and mouse 400 can buy a good domestic wireless mouse and a domestic mechanical keyboard. If the Mac mini M4 body costs 4,500 in the seafood market, the total price is 5,220. But at this price, there are actually many choices to choose from, whether it is a thin and light book or a cheaper small host or a second-hand MacBook Air.
• Anonymous2929 Jan 27, 2025
  @ Anonymous237 The portable screen is definitely usable, but the experience is definitely not as good as that of a large monitor with a base. The advantage is that it is really portable and can be used as a secondary screen in the future. In fact, if you really want to say it, I don't think it's necessary to equip a server at all. Audio, video and Coding can be done with any notebook. If you want a server, install Linux or run a virtual machine on the notebook. Unless you train large models yourself, it's better to directly use ChatGPT or bean bags. Or DeepSeek and the like. Under the current conditions of the landlord, the home server is a pseudo-demand.
• Anonymous2929 Jan 27, 2025
  If you want to set up NAS to download movies when watching movies, just buy this part of the budget directly to a film and television membership. You can also download movies with a laptop. If you want a server without downtime for development, then buy a 99-package-year cloud server that not only has a public IP, but also saves you electricity bills. There are 8760 hours in a year. In other words, the power of your device multiplied by 8.76 is the power consumption of a year. For example, the power of your home server is 20W. According to the electricity price of 0.66, a year is 20 * 8.76 * 0.66 = 115.632 electricity bill.
• Anonymous2929 Jan 27, 2025
  Personal suggestions and ideas are as follows: Best policy: Buy a thin and light laptop or MacBook Air, which can be used daily. Put it at home and connect it to the power supply, and it becomes a home server. Zhongce: Spend 1,000 ~ 2,000 to buy a small host with good performance, which can be developed, used as a home server, deployed all kinds of gadgets, and then sold second-hand after knowing what you need. Then remember to buy a portable screen and a wireless keyboard and mouse. Last policy: If you have money, it's hard to buy it. If you are happy, just buy a Mac mini M4, and then you still have to remember to buy a portable screen and a wireless keyboard and mouse.
• Anonymous2931 Jan 27, 2025
  I don't think there is any problem. I bought one for personal office use and plan to replace the previous nuc in the future.
• Anonymous7533 Jan 27, 2025
  Don't buy it. Wouldn't it be beautiful to take money for a trip?
• Anonymous2932 Jan 28, 2025
  Buy a macbook pro or air, and then buy an intel nuc small host as a server. I have this set at present, and it is more convenient to carry
• Anonymous2562 Jan 28, 2025
  Buy an x86 mini host
• Anonymous2933 Jan 28, 2025
  It's hard to buy money. You like it
• Anonymous2934 Jan 28, 2025
  x86 mini host memory is the largest to buy
• Anonymous2935 Jan 28, 2025
  Renters buy a fitness book
• Anonymous2936 Jan 28, 2025
  Don't hardly use it if you don't have a mac requirement. Is there anything wrong with a small amd host?